23-year-old paedophile poses as a teen boy to capture young girls
A 23-year-old Oklahoma County man who allegedly pretended to be teenage boy while luring underage girls to sleep with him was detained this month after he was found in a vehicle with a 13-year-old, according to local reports.
Holden Clayton of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, used his youthful appearance to pose as a 13-year-old online and convince underage girls to meet him in person, according to Fox News.
He brought them into his car where he would have sex with them. However, he was caught on August 8 when one of his victim's grandmother called the Yukon police and told them that her granddaughter was a runaway.
Local authorities pinged the young girl's phone and tracked the responses to Clayton's car where he was found with her. Clayton admitted to having sex with the 13-year-old along with at least three others, reports say.
Clayton has been charged with rape of child under 14 but more charges are pending as authorities look for additional victims (Fox25)The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office launched an investigation into Clayton to find any more young girls he may have slept with. The investigation also found that Clayton had child pornography on his phone.
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Clayton admitted to using the misleading tactic in an effort to sleep with the girls. He has been charged with rape of child under 14 but more charges are pending, KOCO reports.
According to summitcountyco.gov, there are approximately 750,000 registered sex offenders in the US and 250,000 convicted sexual predators who are under the Criminal Justice System's supervision. The National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) says that it is important to identify sexual abuse in children and teens, so it can be stopped as soon as possible.
Signs of sexual abuse in children vary from mood swings to a change in appetite. NSOPW said one sign doesn't indicate sexual abuse, but the parent or guardian should do some digging. Victims may be too ashamed to come forward with sexual abuse, so they may hint at it to a loved one. Indications could include nightmares, sudden escalation in sexual language and behavior and mention of a new older friend.
According to summitcountyco.gov, there are approximately 750,000 registered sex offenders in the US and 250,000 convicted sexual predators who are under the Criminal Justice System's supervision (Fox25)Sexual abuse could look a bit different in teens. The signs include self-harming behavior or depression, sudden disinterest in personal hygiene and drug and alcohol abuse. Parents and guardians should be comfortable speaking about sexual dos and don'ts with their children. NSOPW says that it doesn't have to be a big talk, but you should use the right words so the child understands inappropriate touches and actions.
They also recommend doing so in a calm and relaxed manner. If the child or teen sees that you are gentle and easy to talk to, coming forward about sexual abuse will be easier. Additionally, talks should be an ongoing thing. It's important to name specific body parts to ensure your child isn't embarrassed or ashamed about their bodies. This will also help them develop respect for it. Above all else, a parent should be involved in their child or teen's life, so the possible indications don't fly over their heads.
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